Pocket sextant

Lid for the box sextant that when screwed on the back of the instrument is used as the handle.

Object Details

ID: NAV1148.1
Type: Box Sextant lid
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: ca.1780-1790; circa 1780-90
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm; Diameter: 66 mm
Parts: Pocket sextant (Box Sextant)
  • Pocket sextant (Box Sextant lid) (NAV1148.1)
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